Sunday, 21 June 2015

“Bibek
Debroy panel has already submitted it’s report to Chairman Railway
Board on 12.06.2015. This report has already created panic amongst
Railwaymen and passengers. AIRF has already taken decision to oppose
this report and decided to observe protest week staring on 23rd of June
and ending with Black day on 30.06.2015.

AIRF to observe Black Day on 30th of June, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

New Delhi-12th June 2015

Dr.
Bibek Debroy Committee Report is a clear roadmap for privatization of
Indian Railways. This was stated here by Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra,
General Secretary of All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF).

Shri
Mishra further stated that the suggestions given by the Committee will
endanger the Railway Safety and It will also increase financial burden
on Indian Railways. The Report is quite unworkable and will be against
95 percent of Rail users of this country, who travels in general &
sleeper classes.

Shri Mishra further hoped that
keeping in mind its wider ramifications particularly on the comman man ,
government may not implement it.

Shri Shiva Gopal
Mishra further mentioned that AIRF has decided to organize 23rd June to
30th June , 2015 as campaign week. AIRF has also given Clarion call to
organize Black Day on 30th June 2015 throughout Indian Railway by
wearing black badge and organizing Mass Meetings in the Ist phase of its
agitation. In 2nd phase Rail users will also be involved and the
movement will be made “Jan Andolan”.

During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Iftar coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.

It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees
who observe fast and are required to tavel a long distance to their
residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early wherever
feasible.